2009 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER
The 2009 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structure (2 complaints), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Electrical System12v24v48v Battery (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2009 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER, potentially affecting up to 365,885 vehicles.
Recall 17V756000 — EQUIPMENT
| 365,885 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS WATER ENTERING THE VEHICLE COMING FROM THE ROOF. AS A RESULT, THE WIRES AND OUTLETS WERE WET AND WATER TRAVELED THROUGH THE BRAKE LIGHTS. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT HER CHILDREN WOULD ATTEMPT TO USE AN OUTLET AND BECOME SHOCKED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE CAUSED MOLD AND CORROSION TO THE RV. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS WATER ENTERING THE VEHICLE COMING FROM THE ROOF. AS A RESULT, THE WIRES AND OUTLETS WERE WET AND WATER TRAVELED THROUGH THE BRAKE LIGHTS. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT HER CHILDREN WOULD ATTEMPT TO USE AN OUTLET AND BECOME SHOCKED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE CAUSED MOLD AND CORROSION TO THE RV. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER TRAILER WITH HERITAGE TRAIL TRAC A/P TIRES, SIZE LT235/85R16E. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, HE HEARD A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE. AFTER MOVING OFF THE ROADWAY, HE DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRES EXPLODED. THE SPARE TIRE WAS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS LATER CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD REIMBURSE HIM FOR A NEW TIRE. APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH LATER WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE SPARE TIRE WAS INSTALLED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER, THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,000. UPDATED 12/21/12*LJ UPDATED 1/7/2013 *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER TRAILER WITH HERITAGE TRAIL TRAC A/P TIRES, SIZE LT235/85R16E. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, HE HEARD A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE. AFTER MOVING OFF THE ROADWAY, HE DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRES EXPLODED. THE SPARE TIRE WAS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS LATER CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD REIMBURSE HIM FOR A NEW TIRE. APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH LATER WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE SPARE TIRE WAS INSTALLED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER, THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,000. UPDATED 12/21/12*LJ UPDATED 1/7/2013 *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER TRAILER WITH HERITAGE TRAIL TRAC A/P TIRES, SIZE LT235/85R16E. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, HE HEARD A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE. AFTER MOVING OFF THE ROADWAY, HE DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRES EXPLODED. THE SPARE TIRE WAS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS LATER CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD REIMBURSE HIM FOR A NEW TIRE. APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH LATER WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE SPARE TIRE WAS INSTALLED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER, THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,000. UPDATED 12/21/12*LJ UPDATED 1/7/2013 *JS
Safety Rating for the 2009 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER
- 2004 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER — 2 complaints
- 2005 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER — 6 complaints
- 2006 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER — 3 complaints
- 2007 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER — 0 complaints
- 2008 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER — 0 complaints
- 2009 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER (current)
- 2010 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER — 2 complaints
- 2011 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER — 2 complaints
- 2012 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER — 1 complaint
- 2013 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER — 0 complaints
- 2014 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER — 0 complaints
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- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE — 191 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN — 183 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD — 158 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD — 139 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SALEM — 136 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 100 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SHASTA — 88 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 81 total complaints